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Kalena Masching plays bass with her band, the Doll Parts. “I went to Paly,” Masching said. “I know what it feels like to not be the one going to the four-year college. My life is awesome.”
People from Paly: Kalena Masching’s journey from ‘Shallow Alto’ to empowerment
Alex Isayama and Gavin Lin • May 11, 2025

Kalena Masching’s life is a nonlinear path. After graduating from Paly in 2004, Masching has worked in retail and real estate while playing the bass in her band, the Doll Parts, and recreational...

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A close-up image of the Brazilian stingless bee "Plebeia emerina," which was assumed to be extinct in the US until their discovery in Palo Alto in 2021. "They're really exceptional because they're the only (stingless) bees that occur in the northern hemisphere, so it's really a very unique opportunity," Marelli said.
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Dalia Saal, Staff Writer • April 29, 2025
Paly grad Joan Baez performs at UC Berkeley’s Sproul Hall during the Free Speech Movement in 1966. “I know I’ve always been the happiest when I’ve been wearing both hats: doing activism and non-violence work, and music,” Baez said.
People From Paly: Joan Baez
Elise Andrade, Staff Writer • April 22, 2025
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Cherianne Yoon, News/Opinion Editor & Art Director • April 16, 2025
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Student jobs teach responsibility
Kane Do, Staff Writer • April 9, 2025
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Mirai Matsuzawa, Staff Writer • April 3, 2025
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Cherianne Yoon, News/Opinion Editor & Art Director • April 1, 2025
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Executive order attacking birthright citizenship crosses constitutional line
The Editors-in-Chief • April 17, 2025

Of the flurry of executive orders signed on inauguration day by President Donald Trump, most have been challenged and stalled in court. Trump has fully wielded — if not overstepped — the power of...

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City should rename Cubberley, condemn history of eugenics
City should rename Cubberley, condemn history of eugenics
Meryem Orazova, Staff Writer • May 3, 2025

The Cubberley Community Center has long stood as a pillar of Palo Alto’s cultural, educational and recreational activities. With new plans...

Stay informed on current events through newspapers, not social media
Stay informed on current events through newspapers, not social media
Alex Isayama, Science/Tech Editor • April 28, 2025

Stepping into the doorway of my house after school, a copy of the “The Wall Street Journal” on the dinner table catches my eye. I grab a...

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Major-geared pathways encourage career exploration, increase flexbility
Isabelle Carlsen, Staff Writer • April 27, 2025

Throughout high school, students are encouraged to think about their futures: what they want to study, where they want to go and what careers...

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Heather Song, Managing Editor • April 24, 2025

Stepping into my bedroom, I immediately feel the heaviness of my eyelids after hours of endless lectures and classwork. I barely make it to my...

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Waymo’s self-driving taxis gain popularity, optimize safety using AI
Lea Kwan, Staff Writer • May 15, 2025

Junior Angelika Gera watched as her ride pulled up beside the sidewalk. It looked like a fairly normal car, except for the cameras on its side...

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Cynthia Huang, Lifestyle Editor • May 2, 2025

Santa Clara County’s worsening air quality is reflected in its failing "State of the Air" grades, according to the American Lung Association.  With...

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America can’t afford Trump’s tariffs
The Editors-in-Chief • April 15, 2025
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The Editors-in-Chief • March 20, 2025
Pause ethnic studies requirement
Pause ethnic studies requirement
The Editors-in-Chief • February 10, 2025
Chiu should apologize, not resign
Chiu should apologize, not resign
The Editors-in-Chief • February 10, 2025
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The Editors-in-Chief • January 6, 2025
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